The Cape Fear Community College men's soccer team went on the road and won their second game in a row versus USC Lancaster 3-2 in overtime. The Sea Devils were dominate from the start controlling the possession and creating many scoring opportunities, but were unfortunate not to find the back of the net early on.
For the first twenty-five minutes, Lancaster played a physical game and held strong in the back making it difficult for CFCC to find the goal. Lancaster was able to open the scoring in the game with a free kick from 30 yards out that beat Sea Devil goalkeeper Ben McCoy to the near post at the twenty minute mark of the first half. The Sea Devils responded though five minutes later when Robert Sandidge took a pass from Derek Yates to level the score at 1-1. . Lancaster took the lead again off a long throw in the Sea Devil box leading to an ensuing scramble in the penalty box for a 2-1 lead going into halftime. The Sea Devils had numerous scoring opportunities including a goal called back for off sides and two shots coming off the post during the first period, but were unlucky to find a second goal before the half
During the second half of play the Sea Devils increased the intensity hungry to get a result. With twenty minutes left in regulation, Robert Sandidge scored his second goal of the match with a perfect pass from Derek Yates. Regulation time ended at 2-2 leading to the game having to be decided in overtime.
CFCC's confidence showed during the overtime period as they pressed forward for the game winning goal. Robert Sandidge capped his stellar afternoon by setting up the game winning goal to Leo Martorell six minutes into the first overtime period.
The Sea Devils next game will be home Saturday, September 22nd versus USC Salkahatchie. Game time slated for 2:00 p.m.
